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Man sentenced for money laundering

Updated: October 11, 2012
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KANKAKEE -- A man convicted of money laundering through his illegal gambling business will spend a year behind bars. Jimmy Lacost will also have to turn over more than $4 million in money brought in through the operation, and forfeit 300-video gambling machines and 9-properties.

The 66-year old will report to prison in January. His son, Michael, will serve a year of probation on house arrest.

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